Championship transfer gossip is ramping up ahead of the summer window and here is the latest round-up of rumours.

Sheffield United in talks with Cardiff forward

Sheffield United are set to hold talks with Cardiff City striker Gary Madine, according to the Daily Mail.

The forward has scored three goals for United since arriving in the January transfer window, and Blades boss Chris Wilder is keen to keep hold of the 28-year-old ahead of his side’s return to the Premier League next year.

Madine is also keen on staying with United next season, after recently telling the Sheffield Star how settled he was in South Yorkshire.

“This feels like home to me now. I’d be devastated if I had to move on from here at the end of the season,” Madine said earlier this month.

“I’d love to stay for as long as the manager wants me and hopefully that’s beyond the summer.”

“These lads are a special bunch, working daily with this manager and his staff is something I’ve relished. I don’t want to be disrespectful to Cardiff City but it’s a long way from home and it’s never really happened for me there.

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“I’m settled here, I’m content and happy. I’ve proved I play my best football when I’m happy and I couldn’t be happier than I am at Sheffield United.”

Norwich City and Sheffield United keen on adding Bristol City loanee

Newly promoted Norwich City and Sheffield United are both reportedly keen on adding Bristol City loanee Kasey Palmer to their ranks this summer.

According to the Sun, the 22-year-old, who is currently on loan at City from Chelsea, is keen to move away from the Blues on a permanent basis this summer after accepting that first-team football is out of his reach at Stamford Bridge.

But the midfielder is expected to cost either side around £4 million.

Kasey Palmer of Bristol City is challenged by Willy Boly and Leander Dendoncker of Wolverhampton Wanderers (Image: Getty)

Norwich set to swoop for French defender

Norwich City are already planning for life in the Premier League, with Daniel Farke’s side reportedly lining up a move for Mehdi Zeffane.

According to a report in Le10 Sport, the East Anglia side have made an enquiry for the Rennes defender, who is out of contract at the end of the current campaign.

Although the 26-year-old hasn’t featured too regularly for his side this season, making just 13 starts in Ligue 1, and a further six appearances in the Europa League, Frake will he hoping the 26-year-old can have the same impact as former team-mate Teemu Pukki.

The forward joined the Canaries on a free transfer from the French side last summer, and his goals have played a massive part in his side’s promotion to England’s top-flight.

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But Rovers are expected to face competition for the forward's signature, as scouts from a number of Championship, League One and League Two clubs are expected to watch Malkin in the play-offs for the Dabbers.

Aston Villa set to sign Anwar El Ghazi on a free transfer

Aston Villa look set to sign their current on loan winger Anwar El Ghazi on a free transfer in the summer, with his parent club, Lille, likely to let him leave on a free transfer, according to L'Equipe.

El Ghazi, who is a Dutch international, has made 31 appearances for Dean Smith’s side in the Championship so far this season, scoring five times and claiming six assists in the process.